Stage773 Presents BRI-KO: ALL SILENT. ALL FUNNY

Stage773 proudly presents the return of "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny.", a performance where the simplest tasks become inventive adventures of clowning, gags and gadgetry. This year marks the first ever solo run of "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny.", November 26 - January 2, at Stage773, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." consists of Brian Posen, Brian Peterlin and Tim Soszko, and is a show recommended for all ages. The performance runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets prices are $18 for adults and $12 for children under 18. There will be no performances December 24, 25 or January 1. A special family Friday, Dec. 31 New Year's Eve show will take place at noon with a unique countdown and a post-show party featuring balloon animals, cookies and kiddie cocktails. Tickets are $23 for adults and $17 for children to this special family show. All tickets may be purchased at the Stage773 box office, by phone at 773.327.5252 or online at Stage773.com.

In a "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." performance, the three performers, Posen, Peterlin and Soszko, combine sketch, acting and clowning to enact silent scenes in which easy processes are made as difficult, elaborate and entertaining as possible. Bri-Ko's appeal is universal as anyone of almost any age, speaking any language, with any cultural background can understand and appreciate the show. "Critically acclaimed in previous appearances, it was hailed as a "must-see" by Chicago Magazine and Nina Metz of the Chicago Tribune said, "If I were you, I'd do everything in my power to get a ticket."
"Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." made its debut at the 2008 Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and sold out all of its performances. "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." returned to the 2009 and 2010 festivals, performing both in evening slots and on Saturday afternoons as part of the "SketchFest for Kids" portion of the festival. With sold out performances at the three years of the festival, the members of "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." are extremely excited to stand together, silently, during their first-ever solo run at Statge773.

The members of "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." are:

Brian Posen, a native of Chicago, and has been active in the Chicago theater scene for more than 20 years as an actor, producer, director, and a teacher. Posen creates and produces under two award-winning theater companies: B & F Productions & Stage773 (the former Lukaba Productions). Besides consistent excellent revues, B & F has received several honors including 'Jeff' and 'After Dark' awards. Stage773, a not-for-profit corporation, is the parent company of several different theatrical production companies, including The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival, Bri-Ko and The Cupid Players. "Cupid..." received the honor of being named "The best sketch comedy troupe" by The Chicago Reader in their "Best of..." issue in 2008.

As an instructor, Posen has taught at The Second City Theater since 1993, where he is a program head. He has also taught at Columbia College Chicago since 1994 and at Steppenwolf Theater, Actor's Theater of Louisville, University of Illinois (where he won the Charles Luckman Award for excellence in teaching), Act One Studios, The Bristol Renaissance Faire, several Fortune 500 Companies, various theaters, colleges, high schools, corporations, and served as guest faculty at DePaul University and Roosevelt University. Posen has directed and performed in hundreds of stage productions. He has his MFA in acting from the University of Illinois. Performink named Posen as one of the most influential people in the Chicago theater scene. He is also a member of SAG and AFTRA.
Brian Peterlin has been technical director for productions throughout Chicago for the last nine years, including serving as technical director for The Cupid Players and The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and as Stage773's director of facilities. He has made occasional appearances in Cupid Players performances, including performing the song "Tech Guy." His appeal and success in The Cupid Players cameos led to his invitation to join Bri-Ko as a featured performer.

Tim Soszko writes and performs with The Cupid Players, Bri-Ko and The Tim and Micah Project. Tim teaches with Second City, Barrel Of Monkeys, iO Chicago, Emerald City Theatre Co., Elmhurst Children's Theater, After School Matters, and Columbia College, among others.
The production crew for "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." includes: Ann Boyd (Director), Remy Brommer (Sound Designer) and Chelsea Warren (Set Designer).
About Stage773:
Stage773 celebrates off-Loop Chicago performing arts and artists. Formerly known as Lukaba Productions, Stage773 is a non-profit Chicago company that produces The Cupid Players, Bri-Ko, The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and other programs, as well as offering subsidized theater rental space to the hundreds of itinerant off-Loop companies and performers. Stage773 is located at 1225 W. Belmont (the former Theatre Building Chicago); Stage773's three theaters are home to performances by some of Chicago's most innovative, creative and passionate off-Loop performing artists.

Beginning July 2011 Stage773 will break ground on a $1 million renovation, which will include:
Redesigning the Belmont Avenue façade;
Increasing the amount of lobby light and opening the lobby to street side viewing with the addition of floor to ceiling windows along Belmont Avenue;
Modernizing and doubling the number of lavatories;
Completely overhauling the South Theater, including relocating the stage and seating to allow for easier load-in, better sound proofing and convenient audience access.
Transforming the West Theater into two new flexible spaces: a cabaret and a blackbox.
For more information on the renovation or a list of current events at Stage773 visit Stage773.com or call 773.929.7367. "Bri-Ko: All Silent. All Funny." runs November 26 - January 2 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be no performances December 24, 25 or January 1. A special family Friday, Dec. 31 New Year's Eve show will take place at noon with a unique countdown and a post-show party featuring balloon animals, cookies and kiddie cocktails. Tickets are $23 for adults and $17 for children to this special family show. All tickets may be purchased at the Stage773 box office, by phone at 773.327.5252 or online at Stage773.com.

 

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